Definitions

at the helm

ADJECTIVE

responsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject

WEAK

at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

innocent right unaccountable

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Following a torrid start, Wilfried Nancy has become the first manager in the history of Celtic and Old Firm rivals Rangers to lose his opening four matches at the helm.

From BBC

The same players won seven out of eight and would do again with Martin O'Neill at the helm.

From BBC

In a report, the analyst says that with José Boisjoli leaving after 22 years at the helm, Le Vot will be the new CEO as of Feb. 1.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vega sounds equally as comfortable on the radio smash “Loco” as he does wailing over a bajo sexto, proving that the future of corridos, with him at the helm, can be more expansive than ever before.

From Los Angeles Times

The 55-year-old, who has been at the helm since 2023, masterminded victories over Liverpool, Arsenal and Inter Milan to help the French side secure a first Champions League triumph.

From BBC

at the helm

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